Thanks to you all for the suggestions for sharing some of your tried and true family friendly recipes (and for listening to my pity party of a vent!). If you haven’t had the chance to submit a recipe, head over to this post to do so. You could win one of five Amazon.com gift certificates!

Kris–are you okay? The kids and I just got in from Tulsa, a music conference, and I was catching up on your blog–you sound exhausted. You are awesome mom and wife, though, and if anyone can do it, it’s you. Was the steak with too much pepper one you cooked, or was he fussing about New York dinners while you are choking down mac and cheese?

I know that your venting was necessary. Hope you feel better. Somehow absence makes the heart grow fonder doesn’t always work. However, absence makes one appreciate the things hubby does when he is home. If the truth were known, he probably doesn’t like it anymore than you do. I know he misses you and the kids as much as you miss him. Hang in there! Love, Mom…and wouldn’t you rather he told you, Mrs. Foodie, about what he is eating in New York. That will keep you up on what the East Coast is doing.

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Kristen is a busy mom of 4 young kids, loves to entertain, has a passion for photography, and believes in keeping things simple. An avid reader, a kind of runner, a horrible gardener, and the wife of an outstanding man, Kristen’s ultimate life goal is to connect and create meaningful relationships with others. Read More…